GATE identification criteria is described in the SRVUSD GATE Application submitted to the California Department of Education in June of 2007. Based on CogAT testing from fall of 2007 forward, to be considered for SRVUSD GATE identification, a student's CogAT age-related Composite score must be at the 98 th percentile or above OR a student must have an age-related Composite score at the 97th percentile with an age-related score at the 99th percentile in at least one of the test's three batteries (Verbal, Quantitative, Nonverbal).

    2nd Grade Students:

All 2nd grade students are administered the CogAT (Cognitive Abilties Test) during the third trimester. This test consists of three batteries which measure verbal, quantitative and nonverbal abiltities.

    3rd -8th Grade Students:

Identification of students in 3rd -8th grade begins with a teacher or parent referral. Students who have been referred will be administered the CogAT.

Students in 3rd -8th grade whose CogAT scores do not meet the SRVUSD GATE identification requirements may be referred by a parent or teacher for retesting. Retests are given on a Saturday in October and a Saturday in January. Continuing 3rd graders who were administered the CogAT in spring of second grade may not be retested until the January Saturday test. Students may not take the CogAT more than once each calendar year and not more than a total of three times. There is a $55.00 charge for retests.

    New-to-SRVUSD 3rd - 8th Grade Students:

Previously identified gifted students who are new to the SRVUSD are considered for GATE identification as determined by the SRVUSD's GATE identification criteria.

    English Language Learners:

Based on CogAT testing from fall of 2007 forward, English Learners who receive a CogAT age-related Verbal score of less than the 75th percentile and a Quantitative/Nonverbal age-related Composite score at the 98th percentile or above will be considered for GATE identification. English Learners who receive a CogAT age-related Verbal score of less than the 75th percentile and a Quantitative/Nonverbal age-related Composite score at the 90th to 97th percentile will be given the opportunity to test on the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test.  If an English Learner receives an age-related Nonverbal Ability Index score at the 98th percentile or above on the Naglieri, the student will be considered for GATE identification. The Quantitative/Nonverbal age-related Composite score will be calculated by the GATE office.

    New to SRVUSD 3rd - 8th Grade Students:

Previously identified gifted students who are new to the SRVUSD are considered for program eligibility as determined by the SRVUSD's GATE identification criteria.

    English Language Learners:

Starting with students who were tested during the 2000-01 school year, English Language Learners with a Quantitative/Non Verbal age-related Composite score in the 98th percentile or above will be considered for GATE. This Q/NV age-related Composite score will be calculated by the GATE Office.

School Enrichment Programs K-8 booklet

Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)

GATE Parent Representative

GATE Teacher Representative

School Principal

GATE Office Contacts -

Toni Taylor - Director, Categorical Programs                      ttaylor@srvusd.net

Kathleen Warnlof  - Secretary                  (925) 552-2916    kwarnlof@srvusd.net